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Ungeniused is a show dedicated to covering the weirdest articles found on Wikipedia and sharing knowledge you'll (probably) never be able to use in real life.
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#124: The Halifax Explosion
March 9th, 2021 · 15 minutes
In December 1917, two ships collided in Halifax Harbor. The resulting explosion killed over 1,600 people, injured another 9,000 and leveled everything within a 1.6 mile radius.
#123: Decimal Day
February 23rd, 2021 · 14 minutes
After decades of false starts, in 1971 the U.K. moved to a decimalized monetary system. Leading up to the change, banks had to take on massive amounts of work and people across the country had to get used to new coins and updated prices for goods.
#122: Dazzle Camouflage
February 9th, 2021 · 14 minutes
During World War I and II, the U.S. and Royal Navies turned to camouflage as a way to protect their ships and planes. One such method was a little more ... exciting than the others.
#121: The Space Shuttle Challenger Disaster
January 26th, 2021 · 13 minutes
On January 28, 1986 the space shuttle Challenger broke up after launch, killing seven crew members, including one school teacher.
#120: Sandboarding
January 12th, 2021 · 11 minutes
If shredding fresh powder is just too mainstream for you, this could be the sport for you.
#119: The Battle of Palmdale
December 15th, 2020 · 9 minutes
When your Navy drone runs away, calling the Air Force isn't always the best idea.
#117: The Dead Sea
November 17th, 2020 · 7 minutes
As its name implies, there is a lot of weird stuff going on with the Dead Sea.
#116: Government Cheese
November 3rd, 2020 · 9 minutes
Sometimes, Uncle Sam has to step in and rescue the dairy industry.
#115: The Waffle House Index
October 20th, 2020 · 8 minutes
When it comes to assessing storm damage, keeping an eye on cheap breakfast food may be the best way to do things.